The Free Library of Philadelphia has named the city’s 12th youth poet laureate. KYW Newsradio City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports she’s a junior at SLA Beeber who draws on her Filipino American roots for inspiration.

The Free Library of Philadelphia has named the city’s 12th youth poet laureate. KYW Newsradio City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports she’s a junior at SLA Beeber who draws on her Filipino American roots for inspiration.

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Filipino American teen activist named Philly’s new youth poet laureate

A teen accused of killing a rec center worker during a shootout at a West Philly playground is sentenced to up to 25 years in prison.

KYW’s Conner Barkon reports…

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A teen accused of killing a rec center worker during a shootout at a West Philly playground is sentenced to up to 25 years in prison.
KYW’s Conner Barkon reports…
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Teen gets up to 25 years for role in shooting death of Philly Parks and Rec employee

Philadelphia voters could be asked to approve the creation of a prison oversight board, under legislation introduced in city council, today. KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports.

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Philadelphia voters could be asked to approve the creation of a prison oversight board, under legislation introduced in city council, today. KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports.
📸: Tim Jimenez/KYW Newsradio

City Council will consider a community oversight board for Philadelphia's prisons

A Pottstown man faces child endangerment charges months after his 2-year-old son shot himself with a gun that authorities say his father left on the bed.

KYW’s Matt Coughlin has more.

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A Pottstown man faces child endangerment charges months after his 2-year-old son shot himself with a gun that authorities say his father left on the bed.
KYW’s Matt Coughlin has more.
(Photo Credit: Getty Images)

Filipino American teen activist named Philly’s new youth poet laureate

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